The patrol division is the backbone of the Wheeling
Police Department. It is the most visible to the citizens of Wheeling
who we are sworn to Protect.

The Patrol division consists of four shifts, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie,
and Delta. There are also three K-9 Units. Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie
shifts work eight hour shifts on a four week rotating basis. Delta Shift
is a steady night turn shift.